Nick vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Nick Rank #1,422

Irving Rank #1,618

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Nick or Irving more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Nick and Irving mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Nick and Irving boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.